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February 2011 Update of CPSIA Requirements and Stays of Enforcement

Rule, Standard or BanNon Children’s Products General Conformity Certificate required?Children’s Products Certificate based on Third Party Testing required?
1Lead paint on Children’s Products (16 CFR part 1303)Not ApplicableYes, for products manufactured after December 21, 2008, certification to lower 90 ppm limit required for products manufactured after August 14, 2009
2aFull-size cribs (16 CFR part 1508) and non full-size cribs (16 CFR part 1509)Not ApplicableYes, for products manufactured after January 20, 2009, but before June 28, 2011. See 2b for products manufactured on or after June 28, 2011
2bFull-size cribs (16 CFR part 1219) and non-full-size cribs (16 CFR part 1220)Not ApplicableYes, for products manufactured on or after June 28, 2011
3Pacifiers (16 CFR part 1511)Not ApplicableYes, for products manufactured after January 20, 2009
4Small parts (16 CFR part 1501)Not ApplicableYes, for products manufactured after February 15, 2009
5Lead in metal components of children’s metal jewelry (Section 101 of the CPSIA)Not ApplicableYes, for products manufactured after March 23, 2009
6Bicycle helmets (16 CFR part 1203)Pre-existing labeling requirements never stayed, GCC required for products manufactured after February 10, 2010Yes, for products manufactured after February 10, 2010
7Bunk beds (16 CFR parts 1213 and 1513)Pre-existing requirements never stayed, GCC required for products manufactured after February 10, 2010Yes, for products manufactured after February 10, 2010
8Rattles (16 CFR part 1510)Not ApplicableYes, for products manufactured after February 10, 2010
9Dive sticks (16 CFR 1500.86(a)(7) and (a)(8))Not ApplicableYes, for products manufactured after February 10, 2010
10Bicycles (16 CFR part 1512)Yes, for products manufactured after August 14, 2010, except that reflector testing stayed until November 14, 2010. Bicycles with non-quill type stems are excluded from the requirement to certify compliance with the handlebar stem insertion mark requirement at 16 CFR 1512.6(a).Yes, for products manufactured after August 14, 2010, except that reflector testing was stayed until November 14, 2010. Bicycles with non-quill type stems are excluded from the requirement to certify compliance with the handlebar insertion mark requirement at 16 CFR 1512.6(a).


Rule, Standard or Ban


Non Children’s Products General Conformity Certificate required?


Children’s Products Certificate based on Third Party Testing required?
11Total lead content in metal children’s products and in non-metal children’s products (Section 101 of the CPSIA)Not ApplicableYes, for products manufactured on or after December 31, 2011
12Ban on Lead-In-Paint in paint and on furniture (16 CFR part 1303)Yes, for products manufactured after February 10, 2010Not Applicable (see “Lead Paint on Children’s Products” above)
13Requirements for child-resistance on portable gas containers (Section 2 of the Children’s Gasoline Burn Prevention Act)Yes, for products manufactured after February 10, 2010Not Applicable
14Regulations for special packaging required under the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (16 CFR part 1700)Yes, for products manufactured after February 10, 2010Not Applicable
15Ban on extremely flammable contact adhesives (16 CFR part 1302)Yes, for products manufactured after February 10, 2010Not Applicable
16Ban of unstable refuse bins (16 CFR part 1301)Yes, for products manufactured after February 10, 2010Not Applicable
17Standard for refrigerator door latches (16 CFR part 1750)Yes, for products manufactured after February 10, 2010Not Applicable
18Carpets and rugs (16 CFR parts 1630 and 1631)Yes, for products manufactured after January 26, 2011Yes, for products manufactured after October 19, 2010
19Vinyl plastic film (16 CFR part 1611)Yes, for products manufactured after January 26, 2011Yes, for products manufactured after October 19, 2010
20Wearing apparel (16 CFR part 1610)Yes, for products manufactured after January 26, 2011Yes, for products manufactured after November 16, 2010
21Caps and toy guns (16 CFR 1500.18(a)(5))Not ApplicableStayed, until 90 days after the Commission issues a notice of requirements of laboratories for testing
22Phthalates (section 108 of the CPSIA)Not ApplicableStayed, until 90 days after the Commission issues a notice of requirements of laboratories for testing
23ASTM F963 (Consumer Safety Specifications for Toy Safety) (section 106 of the CPSIA)StayedStayed, until 90 days after the Commission issues a notice of requirements of laboratories for testing
24Clacker balls (16 CFR 1500.86(a)(5)) Not ApplicableYes, for products manufactured after July 29, 2010
25Infant walkers (16 CFR part 1216) (75 Fed. Reg. 35266 (June 21, 2010))Not ApplicableYes, for products manufactured on or after December 21, 2010
26Bath seats (16 CFR part 1215) (75 Fed. Reg. 31691 (June 4, 2010))Not ApplicableYes, for products manufactured on or after December 7, 2010


Rule, Standard or Ban


Non Children’s Products General Conformity Certificate required?


Children’s Products Certificate based on Third Party Testing required?
27Children’s sleepwear (16 CFR parts 1615 and 1616)Not ApplicableYes, for products manufactured after February 17, 2011
28Electronically Operated Toys (16 CFR part 1505)Not ApplicableYes, for products manufactured after July 29, 2010
29Durable infant products (Section 104 of the CPSIA)Not ApplicableStayed, until 90 days after the Commission issues notices of requirements relevant to the durable infant product
30ATVsCertification requirements never stayed for products manufactured after April 13, 2009, GCC required for products manufactured after February 10, 2010Stayed until November 27, 2011, provided that the manufacturer meets certain conditions. (For details on the conditions, see 76 Fed. Reg. 5565 (February 1, 2011) or http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2011-02-01/pdf/2011-2166.pdf.)
31Mattresses (16 CFR parts 1632 and 1633)Pre-existing certification requirements never stayed, GCC required for products manufactured after February 10, 2010Yes, for products manufactured after November 16, 2010
32Architectural glazing (16 CFR part 1201)Pre-existing requirements never stayed, GCC required for products manufactured after February 10, 2010Not Applicable
33Matchbooks (16 CFR part 1202)Pre-existing requirements never stayed, GCC required for products manufactured after February 10, 2010Not Applicable
34CB antennas (16 CFR part 1204)Pre-existing requirements never stayed, GCC required for products manufactured after February 10, 2010Not Applicable
35Lawnmowers (16 CFR part 1205)Pre-existing labeling requirements never stayed, GCC required for products manufactured after February 10, 2010Not Applicable
36Swimming pool slides (16 CFR part 1207)Pre-existing requirements never stayed, GCC required for products manufactured after February 10, 2010Not Applicable
37Candles with metal wicks and metal wicks (16 CFR 1500.12(a)(2) and 1500.17(a)(13(i)-(ii))Pre-existing requirements never stayed, GCC required for products manufactured after February 10, 2010Not Applicable
38Cellulose insulation (16 CFR part 1209)Pre-existing requirements never stayed, GCC required for products manufactured after February 10, 2010Not Applicable
39Garage door openers (16 CFR part 1211)Pre-existing requirements never stayed, GCC required for products manufactured after February 10, 2010Not Applicable
40Cigarette lighters (16 CFR part 1210)Pre-existing requirements never stayed, GCC required for products manufactured after February 10, 2010Not Applicable
41Multi-purpose lighters (16 CFR part 1212)Pre-existing requirements never stayed, GCC required for products manufactured after February 10, 2010Not Applicable


Rule, Standard or Ban


Non Children’s Products General Conformity Certificate required?


Children’s Products Certificate based on Third Party Testing required?
42Fireworks (16 CFR 1500.14(b)(7), 1500.17(a)(3), 1500.17(a)(8-9), 1500.17(a)(11-12), 1500.83(a)27, 1500.85(a)(2) and part 1507Pre-existing testing requirements never stayed, GCC required for products manufactured after February 10, 2010Not Applicable
43FHSA labeling Not requiredNot required

The information in this chart is current as of February 4, 2011.